RFID Blocking Credit / Debit Card Protection Sleeve | ATM Card Glove

Electronic pickpocketing has been a popular news topic with the increased number of ATM, debit and credit cards featuring radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. So popular, in fact, that you might not even be aware that your card is one of the millions of cards that could be at risk. If you take a moment to pull your card out of your wallet or purse, you may notice a little radio frequency symbol on the back or front. This means your card is embedded with RFID technology.

Does your bank or credit union issue RFID technology embedded cards? Give your customers / members peace of mind by offering a complimentary protection sleeve. These on-demand cards can be customized to include your name, logo or additional branding messages. Add our RFID Card Protection Tips to the back side of your card for an added level of security.

2 3/8 x 3 1/2 (thumbcut)

1-2 weeks delivery from receipt of order

Customize your RFID protection sleeve with your name, logo and colors for a consistent reminder of your institution. Call for pricing and lead time.

500 card gloves per box (Minimum order 2 boxes for 1,000 card gloves)

So what IS electronic pickpocketing?

Electronic pickpocketing takes place when someone uses an RFID reading device to steal your credit card and personal contact information. The information stored on YOUR credit card. Originally these reading devices were quite large and could be easily detected by bystanders, today's readers are actually applications (apps) enabled on smartphones and even smaller devices. Your identity can be taken from your back pocket, wallet or purse in a matter of seconds.

How can you protect yourself from Electronic Pickpocketing?

What appears to be a simple paper ATM card sleeve can easily save you thousands of dollars, myriad phone calls and the hassle of reissuing credit cards. The DieboldDirect RFID protection sleeve contains a unique conductive layer inside which provides a secure barrier at 12.56MHz and 860-980MHz by limiting the flow of RF energy between the reader and the credit card or other RFID containing device. The RFID shielding card sleeves are tear-resistant and meet current Federal Government legislation, including the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), the Real ID Act and the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD). Additionally, the United States government requires that when new ID cards are issued, they must be delivered with an approved shielding sleeve, envelope or holder.

Always be aware of your surroundings. Electronic pickpocketing is another form of identity theft.

Using an RFID card sleeve can help to prevent YOUR card from electronic pickpocketing.

Any credit or debit card with the RFID symbol is vulnerable and should always be protected.

Keeping your card in your wallet or purse does not protect you from electronic pickpocketing.

Safeguard other cards containing RFID technology such as passports, driver's licenses, government IDs, and student and employee ID cards.

RFID scanners are easily purchased and can look like a smart phone, tablet, small computer or handheld game.

Always report suspicious activity to the authorities.

What IS RFID? According to Wikipedia, Radio-Frequency Identification is the wireless non-contact use of radio frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data, for the purpose of automatically identifying and tracking tags attached to objects. So in short, all of your contact data, including your full name, account numbers, even your phone number, is stored within your card.